Dashboard Removal/Installation

DASHBOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable and wait the one minute.

2. Remove the following parts:
a. Console Removal and Replacement

b. Glove compartment Service and Repair

c. Inner scuff plate Inner Scuff Plate Removal/Installation

d. Front side trim Front Side Trim Removal/Installation

e. Side panels Side Panel Removal/Installation

f. Hood release lever Service and Repair

g. Lower panel Lower Panel Removal/Installation

h. Knee bolster Knee Bolster Removal/Installation

i. Column cover Service and Repair

j. Center panel unit Center Panel Unit Removal/Installation

k. Steering shaft installation nuts Service and Repair

l. A-pillar trim A-Pillar Trim Removal/Installation

m. TCM (AT) Service and Repair

n. A/C amplifier Full-Auto Air Conditioner Manual Air Conditioner

o. Auto light/wiper control module Service and Repair

p. Door lock timer unit Service and Repair

3. Remove the nuts.






4. Remove in the order indicated in the table.










WARNING:
- Removing the dashboard without supporting it can be dangerous. The dashboard may fall and injure you. Always perform the following procedure with at least another person.

5. Remove the dashboard.

6. Take the dashboard off from the front driver-side door opening.

7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Dashboard Removal Note

1. Loosen the front door hinge installation bolts. Front Door Removal/Installation

CAUTION:
- Do not pull out the bolt completely. Otherwise, the front door may fall off and the lower hinge may get deformed and damaged.





2. Half-open the door and pull out the bolt at both ends of the dashboard so that the bolt will not interfere with the door.